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Christmas in Venice 2026: markets, concerts and New Year
Christmas in Venice 2026: the markets in Campo Santo Stefano and Campo San Polo, the Salute festival, concerts, La Fenice’s New Year’s Concert, opening hours and acqua alta tips.
Read the guide · 3 minDay trips from Venice: islands, cities and mountains
The best day trips from Venice: Murano, Burano and Torcello by waterbus, Padua and Verona by train, and the Dolomites by road, with journey times and tips.
Read the guide · 3 minFirst time in Venice: a 3-day plan
A first-timer’s three days in Venice: St Mark’s, the Doge’s Palace and the Grand Canal, Rialto and the Frari, the Accademia and Dorsoduro, and a day on Murano and Burano.
Read the guide · 3 minFree things to do in Venice
Free things to do in Venice: the Rialto Bridge and market, Santa Maria della Salute, the Ghetto, Zattere sunsets, free museum days at the Accademia and walks in Castello and Cannaregio.
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